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Sowing broad beans: spacing, depth and care

In the UK, sow broad beans outdoors in March, April or early May. Autumn or February sowing is for mild or sheltered sites with hardy varieties; follow the RHS depth and spacing for your method.

  • Autumn
  • Calendar
  • Broad bean
  • Sowing

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